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The company behind Canvas learning platform reached an agreement with hackers who stole student data from nearly 9,000 schools worldwide, securing the information and preventing any ransom demands. Millions of students can now safely return to their online classrooms.
After hackers disrupted exams at thousands of universities, Canvas maker Instructure reached an agreement to protect student data from being published online. The company's quick action gave peace of mind to 9,000 affected schools across four countries.
Artists from India, America, and Britain are filling Venice with spectacular works that celebrate centuries of cultural exchange and artistic innovation. From ancient Indian textile traditions reimagined for modern audiences to monumental glass chandeliers lighting up the Grand Canal, these exhibitions prove art can bridge continents and generations.
Japan's cities are getting a colorful makeover as street art sheds its vandalism stigma. Organizations in Tokyo and Osaka are now connecting mural artists with legal spaces to transform buildings into vibrant canvases.
Emma Chamberlain walked the 2026 Met Gala red carpet wearing a gown that took 40 hours to hand-paint with real fine-art supplies. Artist Anna Deller-Yee transformed the custom Mugler dress into a living canvas of Impressionist-inspired brushstrokes.
Auto mechanic Jared Whipple rescued hundreds of moldy canvases from a Connecticut dumpster in 2017, then spent four years discovering they were created by renowned artist Francis Hines. The collection is now worth millions and getting the recognition it deserves.
Chinese artist Kong Ning turned heads in Beijing this week, wearing a costume made entirely of balloon dinosaurs topped with greenery to celebrate World Earth Day. For over a decade, she's used her body as a canvas to spark conversations about protecting our planet.
For 200 years, Mexicans have painted tiny miracles on canvas to thank saints for saving them from accidents, illness, and everyday disasters. These folk art treasures called exvotos are still being created today, though kids now leave Pikachu toys instead of paintings.
An Illinois photographer is turning survivors' pain into beautiful art through a powerful new initiative. Emily Donohoe's "Through Purple Eyes" project creates custom canvases honoring resilience while building community among survivors.
Three San Francisco tech workers bought an 82-foot alley for $26,000 and are turning it into a crowdsourced art installation where anyone online can submit designs. The project transforms an accidental real estate disaster into a collaborative community landmark.
MIT researchers created a portable stamp that lets you print high-resolution designs onto clothes, walls, and bags in 15 minutes. The ChromoLCD device uses special light technology to transform everyday items into customizable canvases.
After retiring at 16, Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu made a comeback with one condition: she'd skate as her authentic self. Now sitting in third place at the 2026 Winter Olympics, her choreographer Massimo Scali helped her transform the ice into a canvas for self-expression.
Lexington is calling for volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness on February 25, offering a hands-on way to connect neighbors with shelter and support. Teams of four will canvas the city for just two hours, armed with care packages and compassion.